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Report of the Mayor submitting citizen committee appointments (introduced 12-5-2006; action 1-2-2007).
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I hereby submit, for your consideration and approval, the following citizen appointments. "Statements of Interests" forms are on file in the City Clerk's Office for those appointees required to file.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
JANICE N. BENSKY, 1801 Rowley Ave., 53726-4125 (10th A.D.) - reappoint to a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. First Appointed 10-1-1996.
TERM EXPIRES: 10-1-2008.
BROADBAND TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY BOARD
ROBERT J. TOOMEY, 1609 N. Thompson Dr. #204, 53704-7847 (17th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Toomey is a training coordinator for the State of Wisconsin, Office of State Employment Relations. He has been active in several community organizations. He succeeds Steven Schur who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2007.
COMMUNITY GARDENS COMMITTEE
MARY MALISCHKE, 4825 Bayfield Ter., 53705 (11th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term and to an additional three-year term to the position of Citizen. Ms. Malischke is a nutrition site planner and program planner for the West Madison Senior Coalition. She is the coordinator of the Sheboygan Community Garden. She succeeds Janet Parker who resigned.
CURRENT TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2007.
FULL TERM EXPIRES: 1-18-2010.
JOINT WEST CAMPUS AREA COMMITTEE (for information)
Village of Shorewood Hills President appointee:
JOYCE E. BROMLEY, 3535 Topping Rd., Shorewood Hills, 53705 - Shorewood Hills Village President Peter Hans has appointed Ms. Bromley to the position of Shorewood Hills Village President Designee. She succeeds Brian Joiner.
PARKING COUNCIL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
GARY A. WEBER, 14 Maple Wood La. #16, 53704 (12th A.D.) - appoint to a three-year term to the position of Citizen or TPC Member. Mr. Weber will serve as a citizen member. He has a medical disability. He succeeds Charles Squires who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 1-2-2010.
Currently serving on: Disabled Parking Enforcement Assistance Council
PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE/MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION
CHARLES W. STRAWSER III, 1801 Helena St., 53704 (6th A.D.) - move/appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Citizen (Bicycle Advocate). Mr. Strawser was first appointed 5-20-2003. He succeeds Matt Logan who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2008.
Currently serving on: Jt. Southeast Campus Area Committee (PBMVC Rep.)
PATRICIA A. BALL, 1817 Sachtjen St., 53704 (12th A.D.) - move/appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of 1st Alternate Member. Ms. Ball was first appointed 11-7-2006. She succeeds Charles Strawser who is being moved/appointed to the Citizen (Bicycle Advocate) position.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2007.
AARON S.P. CRANDALL, 108 Proudfit St., 53715 (13th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a one-year term to the position of 2nd Alternate Member. Mr. Crandall is a grants and contracts specialist for the University of Wisconsin. He is car free, active in the downtown area and interested in transit issues. He succeeds Patricia Ball who is being moved/appointed to the 1st Alternate position.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-30-2007.
POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION
WESLEY N. SPARKMAN, 1102 Engelhart Dr., 53713 (14th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a five-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Sparkman is the contract compliance officer for Dane County. He succeeds LaMarr Billups who resigned.
TERM EXPIRES: 5-1-2009.
REGENT STREET-SOUTH CAMPUS PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE
*2/3 vote required for confirmation of non-city residents.
Pursuant to Sec. 3.27(2) of the Madison General Ordinances, " … provisions of this section shall not necessarily apply with reference to membership on special study committees where in the judgement of the mayor and two-thirds (2/3) of the Common Council, the best interests of the city will be served by the appointment of certain nonresident members who are particularly well qualified by reasons of education, background, and experience … ."
Representatives owning business and/or property in planning area:
*ANNA M. ALBERICI, 1307 Wyldhaven Ave., Monona 53716 - Ms. Alberici is the owner of the Greenbush Bar, 914 Regent St.
Rationale: Ms. Alberici has been operating a business on Regent Street for 16 years.
ROGER L. CHARLY, 5212 Harbor Court, 53705-1306 (19th A.D.) - Mr. Charly is the owner of Budget Bicycle Center, 8 N. Charter St. He has lived in the area for 50+ years.
JENNIFER J. (J.J.) KILMER, 4139 Cherokee Dr., 53711 (10th A.D.) - Ms. Kilmer is the owner of Indie Coffee located at 1225 Regent St.
Alternate representatives owning business and/or property in planning area:
*CHRIS BEEBE, 12628 Leedle Mill Rd., Stoughton 53589 - Mr. Beebe owns Foreign Car Specialists, 1313 Regent St.
Rationale: As a business owner on Regent Street, Mr. Beebe has an interest in the neighborhood.
Neighborhood representatives or adjacent neighborhood representatives:
MELISSA R. HUGGINS, 1101 Lincoln St., 53711 (13th A.D.) - Ms. Huggins is an urban planner for Urban Assets at 1709 S. Park Street. She lives in the neighborhood and serves on the Vilas Neighborhood Association.
JULIA S. KERR, 1626 Madison St., 53711 (13th A.D.) - Ms. Kerr is involved in the Vilas Neighborhood Association and the Bayview Foundation. She is trained as an urban planner.
Currently serving on: Housing Committee
LAURA J. GUTKNECHT, 315 S. Brooks St. #1, 53715-1501 (13th A.D.) - Ms. Gutknecht has been a longtime resident of the Greenbush Neighborhood and has been active with the South Metropolitan Planning Council.
Currently serving on: Regent/Park Expanded TID 26 Housing Set-Aside Committee
Jt. Southeast Campus Area Committee
Alternate neighborhood representatives or adjacent neighborhood representatives:
CHARLES A. ERICKSON, 1541 Jefferson St., 53711 (13th A.D.) - Mr. Erickson is a Dane County Supervisor for District 13.
ANDREW F. HEIDT, 108 S. Mills St., 53715 (13th A.D.) - Mr. Heidt is a former alder. He founded the Greenbush Neighborhood Association.
Currently serving on: CDA Long Range Planning Subcommittee
Associate vice chancellor of UW facilities and planning or his/her designee:
GARY BROWN, 856 WARF Office Building, 610 Walnut St., Madison, 53726 - Mr. Brown is employed in the UW division of facilities planning and management.
Representative for area medical institution:
ELIZABETH A. SCHUMACHER, 615 W. Main St. #308, 53703 (4th A.D.) - Ms. Schumacher is the director of government affairs for Meriter Hospital.
Alternate representative for area medical institution:
GAIL A. LOBDELL, 7400 Old Sauk Rd., 53717 (9th A.D.) - Ms. Lobdell is the marketing and public relations coordinator for St. Mary's Hospital.
Student representative:
DANIEL CORNELIUS, 661 Mendota Ct. #704, 53703 (8th A.D.) - Mr. Cornelius is a UW-Madison student pursuing a dual degree in law and land resources with a focus on development. He has been involved with efforts to restore Memorial Union and rebuild Union South. He is involved in several campus groups.
Alternate student representative:
LAUREN M. WOODS, 210 N. Charter St. #203, 53715 (8th A.D.) - Ms. Woods is a UW-Madison student. She is active in student organizations.
To be appointed to the Equal Opportunities Commission on 12-5-2006.
SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STEVEN C. INGHAM, 302 Racine Rd., 53705 (11th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a two-year term to the position of Adult City Resident. Mr. Ingham is a food safety extension specialist for the UW-Madison Department of Food Science. He is a former member of the SWAC.
(Note: This position changed from "Board of Health Member" to "Adult City Resident" per ordinance 06-00001, ID 02463.)
TERM EXPIRES: 4-15-2008.
TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING POLICY AD HOC COMMITTEE
DAVID N, GAWENDA, 1004 Douglas Trail, 53716 (16th A.D.) - appoint to the position of Mayoral Appointee. Mr. Gawenda is the Dane County Treasurer. He has served on approximately 25 TID Joint Review Boards representing Dane County.
WARNER PARK COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Park Commission Chair appointment:
WILLIAM W. BARKER, 830 Terry Pl., 53711-1957 (10th A.D.) - appoint to the remainder of a three-year term to the position of Park Commission Representative. He succeeds Ald. Paul Skidmore.
TERM EXPIRES: 4-1-2008.
Currently serving on: Park Commission
Community Gardens Committee (Park Comm. Rep.)
Garver Building Reuse Committee (Park Comm. Rep.)
Respectfully submitted,
David J. Cieslewicz
Mayor